World Vision is seeking to
hire a consultant/s to conduct the final evaluation of a social accountability
project in Malawi, funded by Tilitonse Fund, a grant-making facility jointly
funded by the Department for International Development, UK (DFID), Irish Aid
and the Royal Norwegian Embassy. The project is titled ‘Mankhambira
Sambizga Mwana’ (‘Mankhambira, Educate a child). The purpose of the
project (October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2014) is ‘To enhance citizen voice
and action for more inclusiveness, a
hire a consultant/s to conduct the final evaluation of a social accountability
project in Malawi, funded by Tilitonse Fund, a grant-making facility jointly
funded by the Department for International Development, UK (DFID), Irish Aid
and the Royal Norwegian Embassy. The project is titled ‘Mankhambira
Sambizga Mwana’ (‘Mankhambira, Educate a child). The purpose of the
project (October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2014) is ‘To enhance citizen voice
and action for more inclusiveness, a
ccountability and responsiveness in
education governance’.It is a social accountability / local advocacy in
education project implemented in 8 Group Village Heads of Traditional Authority
Mankhambira in Nkhatabay district, Malawi. It has a target group of 20,000
people.
Purpose and Scope of the Evaluation
The purpose of the evaluation is to assess progress
made towards achievement of the specific outputs of the project, its outcomes
and impact. The evaluation shall also assess the extent to which the funded
project has contributed to the achievement of the Tilitonse desired long-term
and short term results with reference to specific indicators in the Tilitonse
Log frame. The evaluation study is expected to provide information on
relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the project and its
achievements. The study should further provide information on coverage, in
terms of the district, Traditional Area and list of targeted stakeholders and
at what levels. Specifically the evaluation intends to achieve the following
objectives:
made towards achievement of the specific outputs of the project, its outcomes
and impact. The evaluation shall also assess the extent to which the funded
project has contributed to the achievement of the Tilitonse desired long-term
and short term results with reference to specific indicators in the Tilitonse
Log frame. The evaluation study is expected to provide information on
relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the project and its
achievements. The study should further provide information on coverage, in
terms of the district, Traditional Area and list of targeted stakeholders and
at what levels. Specifically the evaluation intends to achieve the following
objectives:
· To determine the extent to which project outcome and
outputs have been attained both quantitatively and qualitatively through
comparison with the baseline.
outputs have been attained both quantitatively and qualitatively through
comparison with the baseline.
· To provide concrete evidence of the difference the
project has been able to achieve, of how the project achieved the difference,
and determine the extent to which this can be attributed to the funded project.
project has been able to achieve, of how the project achieved the difference,
and determine the extent to which this can be attributed to the funded project.
· To establish the relevance of the Theory of Change,
Political Economy Analysis in relation to the project results.
Political Economy Analysis in relation to the project results.
· To determine the relationship between the
achievements made by the project to the overall Tilitonse Programme results
aimed at achieving change in equitability, accountability, transparency and
inclusiveness of institutions targeted by the funded project.
achievements made by the project to the overall Tilitonse Programme results
aimed at achieving change in equitability, accountability, transparency and
inclusiveness of institutions targeted by the funded project.
· To identify and isolate key lessons learned from the
project intervention that can inform the design of similar projects in future.
project intervention that can inform the design of similar projects in future.
· To develop strategic recommendations for future
governance projects.
governance projects.
Methodology
The final project evaluation will be conducted in the
8 Group Village Heads of Traditional Authority Mankhambira in Nkhatabay
district, Malawi, where the project is working. It will combine quantitative
and qualitative approaches, and primary and secondary information collection
sources. The approaches will comprise a structured questionnaire administered
to a representative sample, focus groups discussions, key informant interviews
and case studies. The consultant will ensure consistency between the
methodology and the sampling of the baseline assessment and the final
evaluation. The evaluation should use a gender sensitive and participatory
approach, involving World Vision staff, and the key project stakeholders. These
will form an evaluation committee who will plan, design, conduct and analyze
the information to be collected.
8 Group Village Heads of Traditional Authority Mankhambira in Nkhatabay
district, Malawi, where the project is working. It will combine quantitative
and qualitative approaches, and primary and secondary information collection
sources. The approaches will comprise a structured questionnaire administered
to a representative sample, focus groups discussions, key informant interviews
and case studies. The consultant will ensure consistency between the
methodology and the sampling of the baseline assessment and the final
evaluation. The evaluation should use a gender sensitive and participatory
approach, involving World Vision staff, and the key project stakeholders. These
will form an evaluation committee who will plan, design, conduct and analyze
the information to be collected.
Indicative timeline:late November –
December 2014
December 2014
Duration of the consultancy assignment: approx. 30 days, including field work in the target locations.
Indicative budget: the
consultants are expected to present their own offer based on the TOR and the
project documents embedded in it.
consultants are expected to present their own offer based on the TOR and the
project documents embedded in it.
Qualification and experience:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified
individual and consulting firms with knowledge and experience in undertaking
evaluations of governance projects. The desired qualifications and experience
are as follows:
individual and consulting firms with knowledge and experience in undertaking
evaluations of governance projects. The desired qualifications and experience
are as follows:
· At least a Masters Degree in Political Science
Development Studies/Project Management or any other relevant qualification.
Development Studies/Project Management or any other relevant qualification.
· Experience in evaluating similar governance project
funded by development partners in Malawi and in the Sub- Saharan region.
funded by development partners in Malawi and in the Sub- Saharan region.
· Knowledge and analytical skills to review programmes
in related discipline.
in related discipline.
· Clear understanding of local goveranance policies,
frameworks and functions in Malawi.
frameworks and functions in Malawi.
· Knowledge of good governance principles and
international practices and standards.
international practices and standards.
Interested consultants who meet the requirements
stated in these terms of reference should submit separate technical and
financial proposals to the address below. Technical proposal should contain
detailed curriculum vitae for the applicants. The application should also
contain contact details for two independent referees with in-depth and
proven knowledge of the applicant’s expertise and relevant work experience, and
one sample of previous evaluation led by the consultant.
stated in these terms of reference should submit separate technical and
financial proposals to the address below. Technical proposal should contain
detailed curriculum vitae for the applicants. The application should also
contain contact details for two independent referees with in-depth and
proven knowledge of the applicant’s expertise and relevant work experience, and
one sample of previous evaluation led by the consultant.
Submissions marked “Mankhambira Sambizga Mwana –
End of Project Evaluation” should be sent electronically by 12 November,
2014 to the following email address:elisa.malnis@worldvision.org.uk
End of Project Evaluation” should be sent electronically by 12 November,
2014 to the following email address:elisa.malnis@worldvision.org.uk
Queries, if any, can be sent to the same address
Full details of the Terms of Reference are attached.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.